economics

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Competing in the Cornell Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge: A Deep Dive into Equity Research

Students from across the country advanced their equity research skills by competing in the 11th Annual Cornell Undergraduate Stock Pitch Challenge.

the coronavirus and the global economy. image of virus cells and market trend graph
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The Rundown: News highlights from the week of May 4

A concise collection of recent expert perspectives from Cornell SC Johnson College of Business faculty on COVID-19’s impact on business, hospitality, and the economy.

the coronavirus and the global economy. image of virus cells and market trend graph
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The Rundown: News highlights from the week of April 20

A concise collection of recent expert perspectives from Cornell SC Johnson College of Business faculty on COVID-19’s impact on business, hospitality, and the economy.

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Research Recap: The cost of financially sustainable coffee production in Latin America

Dyson School professor Miguel Gómez co-authors Fair Trade USA and Cornell University study: Cost of Sustainable Production.

The Thought Leader Series event, Building a Sustainable Future, One Cornellian at a Time, was held at Cornell Tech’s Bloomberg Center, which has net-zero carbon emissions.
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It’s complicated: Understanding the relationship between the economy and the environment

Alumni who have expertise and investments in green buildings, companies, and technology discussed the impact of urban sustainability in NYC and beyond.

Research Recap: Possible unintended consequences of energy efficiency improvements
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Research Recap: Possible unintended consequences of energy efficiency improvements

Research co-authored by Cynthia Lin Lawell finds that improvements in energy efficiency may actually increase rather than decrease energy use.

Richard Thaler speaks at the Behavioral Economics Revolution lecture during Cornell University’s Charter Day Weekend in 2015.
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Johnson School congratulates Richard Thaler on Nobel Prize win in economics

Thaler, former economics professor at Johnson, is recognized with a Nobel Prize for his research in the field of behavioral economics.

Margin and Mission: The Economic Impacts of Farm to School
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Margin and mission: The economic impacts of farm to school

Is the farm to school movement economically feasible? Professor Todd Schmit previews an upcoming webinar that gives practitioners the resources to find out.

Research Recap: Mental health and retirement savings
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Research Recap: Mental health and retirement savings

Research co-authored by the Dyson School’s Vicki Bogan shows that suffering from anxiety and depression can diminish retirement savings.